let him learn C first then C++... dude first scan all pages of Kanitkar if u r a newbie then it will take you 20 to 30 days...
Then try ur brain on "Test Ur C Skills" and "C under Dos test" if u come out successfully with it having enough confidence then go to some "C" forum solve some issues there....
Then move to C++...
Coz Strong Base is a must.... If ur C is strong then u can cramp C++ like a ground nut
